Monthly Archive: September 2019
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2019年9月25日
Pre-reading questions: What city would you like to visit and why? What do you like about Tokyo City? Explain your answer. Vocabulary: top /top/ [verb] to be in the highest position in a list or rank Ariana Grande tops as the most followed celebrity on Instagram. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively Some of the infrastructures in rural areas are improving. rebound /ri-BOUND/ [verb] to return to an earlier and better condition Let’s save more money to rebound from our loss last month. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to imagine or expect that…
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2019年9月25日
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2019年9月25日
Pre-reading questions: Do you want to live in Tokyo? What is your favorite city? Vocabulary: list /list/ [verb] to make a list, or to include something in a list The doctor listed the medicine he needs to buy. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] to get better after an illness or a period of difficulty or trouble The basketball team is doing their best to recover from their loss last season. base on /beys-on/ [phrasal verb] to use particular ideas or facts to make a decision or develop a theory Based on a report, Selena Gomez will have a concert tour in Asia next year. see /see/ [verb] to know about something before…
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2019年9月25日
Vocabulary: rank /rangk/ [verb] to have or be put into a position on a list of other similar things or people, that compares their importance, level of success, etc. Several countries around the world will be ranked this coming Olympic game. bounce back /BOUNS-bak/ [phrasal verb] to return to your usual state or activities after having a problem The company’s management is spending much time to bounce back from bankruptcy. accordance /uh-KAWR-dns/ [noun] obeying a rule, law, standard Employees usually act in accordance with the established protocol. foresee /fawr-see/ [verb] to know about something before it happens Few members of the local group did foresee the tremendous results of their…
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2019年9月23日
Vocabulary: inhabitant /in-HUB-i-tuhnt/ [noun] a person or animal that lives in a particular place Monkeys were the first inhabitants of my town a hundred years ago. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] seeming to exist or be happening in fact The animation in the movie looks realistic when the main character was shot. assist /UH-sist/ [verb] to help I will assist my sister in packing her things because she has a lot of things to pack. distinction /dih-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] a difference between two similar things Many people look up to Morissette because she is a singer of great distinction. companionship /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/ [noun] the enjoyment of spending time with other people I want my…
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2019年9月23日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like dogs? Do you have a dog in your house? Vocabulary: creator /kree-EY-ter/ [noun] a person who makes/creates something The creator is very good at making toys. heal /heel/ [verb] to make or become healthy or whole again His wound started to heal when he took herbal medicines. control /kun-TROHL/ [verb] to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior You need to learn how to control your temper. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] to recognize or be able to name someone or something I can identify the mistakes just by hearing your explanation. closeness /klohz-ness/ [noun] the quality of knowing someone very well, like them…
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2019年9月23日
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2019年9月23日
Pre-reading questions: Why do you think many people like dogs as a pet? Please explain your answer. What is your favorite animal? Why? Vocabulary: resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] a person who lives or has their home in a place The residents are happy for the grand opening of their neighbors’ business. lifelike /LAHYF-lahyk/ [adjective] used to describe something that appears real or very similar to what is real His lifelike paintings are known all over the world. aid /eyd/ [noun] to help or support The medics came to aid the wounded man from a car crash. contrast /kon-trast/ [noun] an obvious difference between two or more things I love the contrast…
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2019年9月18日
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2019年9月18日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like taking a walk in the park? Why or why not? What do you like to do when you go out of your house? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: boost /boost/ [verb] to improve or increase something Giving him praises will help him boost his confidence. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active Looking at trees stimulates calmness. captivate /KAP-tuh-veyt/ [verb] to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive Her kindness captivated his heart. recreation /rek-ree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] something done for pleasure or to relax, or such activities generally Maria’s favorite recreation is walking in the…
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